HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will hold auditions for “Stop Thief!” a musically enhanced and mischievously fun, old- fashioned melodrama. Auditions will be held at the Sullivan County Museum on Saturday, April 26 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., melodrama only; Sunday, April 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., melodrama only; Saturday, May 3 from 12 to 4 p.m., melodrama and featured roles; Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m., melodrama and featured roles; and Saturday, May 10 from 12 to 4 p.m., melodrama and featured roles. Read more

HONESDALE, PA — On Sunday, April 13, The Rowan Lynch Quartet will be at The Cooperage Project to celebrate the release of their first recording, “Strange Carp.” The performance begins at 3 p.m. Read more

Of course, by “around here” I mean the Upper Delaware River Valley, and by “fishy” I mean that the majority of the last week has been all about trout. Since I know next to nothing about fishing, fly or otherwise, I gave Phil Eggleton (www.trouttownadventuresandguideservices.com) a call. Confused about when the seasons actually begin and end, I was glad to have Eggleton set me straight on a few pertinent facts. Read more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The theme of SUNY Sullivan’s 18th annual Women’s Conference to take place on Saturday, April 12 is “Wisdom... Wit... Women.” Comedienne Jane Condon will be the keynote speaker. Condon is a performer whose insights are as sharp as the wit with which they are delivered. Read more

PORT JERIVS, NY — The Public Computer Center (The Hub) at The Port Jervis Free Library will present a free exhibition by regional nature photographers selected for their focus on local subjects and the quality of their work on Saturday, April 12 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Read more

HONESDALE, PA — On Friday, April 11, come on down to The Cooperage for the second “Sounds Like Teen Spirit” open mic night exclusively for teens from 6 to 9 p.m.

It’s a fun evening for musicians and listeners alike. All ages are invited to come, watch and enjoy the evening, but only the area’s youth will step up on stage. So, if you are an aspiring musician, poet, storyteller, juggler, actor, yodeller, dancer, or whatever, jump on stage at The Cooperage. For more information visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

YOUNGSVILLE, NY — Domesticities will hold the opening of a new show, “Two Friends and their Photographs” on Saturday, April 12. Nyssa Calkin and Brad Walrod are friends who share a passion for photography, using the lens to explore subjects they care deeply about. Read more

MILFORD, PA — The ARTery Gallery will present the opening reception for a members’ show titled “Reflection” on April 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. The theme of reflection is represented in the artists’ works in a literal sense, as in subjects of water and mirrors, and also subjectively, as in the practice of contemplation. Artists, using contemplation as their source for inspiration, then reflect what is happening personally and in society through their creations, whether conscious or unconscious. The exhibit runs until May 5. Read more

HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will host folk, pop and harmony duo Hannah & Maggie on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Boiler Room at the Silk Mill. The award-winning New York City duo has set out to make the world of singer-songwriters a more cheerful place as they blend the folk music they were raised on with a modern-day melodic energy. They’ve been compared to Simon & Garfunkel and The Indigo Girls. Read more

HONESDALE, PA — Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) is an interactive book discussion series created by PA Humanities Council for public libraries to encourage teens, ages 12 to 18, to read and talk about literature that matters to them. Through book discussion and artistic workshops with a qualified facilitator, teens create special projects and sharpen critical thinking skills. Read more

GLEN SPEY, NY — The scene is as old as the first colonial American settlements and as modern as 21st-century America: four women friends, gathered around a crafting table, are working on projects while exchanging gossip and small talk. Their instructor interrupts the session with a drill sergeant bark, “I want these pieces as smooth as a baby’s butt!” The women gleefully pick up their tools and, one by one, power sanders roar to life. This is the April 2 meeting of the 2013-2014 Women’s Winter Wonderland Woodworking Workshop. Read more

New York State’s (NYS) new energy plan starts off with an overview, “Shaping the Future of Energy,” which expresses admirable aspirations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and move to renewable energy generation. The bad news comes in Volume II, which outlines the plan’s specifics in 618 pages of statistics and predictions. Read more

After a few milder than normal winters, this winter has been an eye opener for many people; it has been cold with very few breaks and the wood pile that was slightly more than half used through last winter is now down to the last few logs of the last row. Spring officially arrived on March 20 this year, but as I write this column, it is 24 degrees and the wind is gusting up to 40 mph. Read more

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Public Library (WCPL), partnering with the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA), has been honored by being selected to present a series of international film screenings funded by the Sundance Institute and its Film Forward project. The project uses the power of cinema to advance cultural dialog across generations, religions, ethnicity and borders. Pennsylvania was chosen as one of four states for these screenings. Read more

CALLICOON, NY — Free bowling for teen and preteen youth at Krystal Bowl, 9202 State Rte. 97, is again offered on Saturday, April 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Two games, shoe rental and supper are provided by Grace Lutheran Church of North Branch. Rev. Dr. Norm David, the church’s pastor, will be happy to provide transportation for any who need a ride. He may be reached at 845/482-4343.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Salon Series presents a theatrical reading of “Silverstein,” a new play by Bill Donnelly, on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. The reading will be held in the Krause Recital Hall, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St. Read more

MONTICELLO, NY — On Friday, March 14 the Monticello High School Jazz Band, directed by Andrew Verdino, and RJK Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Mike Mingo, performed at the state capitol building in Albany for the annual Music in Our Schools month. The state capitol showcases talented student performing groups during the month of March every year. Pictured are the two performing groups and their directors.

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will hold its 2nd annual International Tabletop Day, a celebration of board games, on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be five teaching tables, where visitors can learn new games or polish their skills at classics. A life-sized version of Carcassone will be set up on the stage. Two local game developers will demonstrate their in-progress creations; help them out by testing their games and offering them feedback. A kid’s table will keep the little ones occupied. All participants are encouraged to bring their own favorite games to play. Read more